Lawyers Jobs Pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Average Hourly Pay
$85.10
165.9%Above national average
Range: $81.05 – $89.16
Average Annual Pay
$177,013
165.9%Above national average
Range: $168,584 – $185,442
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$72.33/hr
Range: $68.89 – $75.79
Annual Rate
$150,461
Range: $143,296 – $157,626
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$85.10/hr
Range: $81.05 – $89.16
Annual Rate
$177,013
Range: $168,584 – $185,442
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$97.86/hr
Range: $93.21 – $102.53
Annual Rate
$203,565
Range: $193,872 – $213,258
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
